Recent Christian convert lured to his death
A former Muslim in eastern Uganda who put his faith in Christ in March was lured to his death on Aug. 19, sources said.
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Maps shape mental images and destinies of nations and Africa deserves better
The continent of Africa looks different depending on which calculations you choose to make a three dimensional reality into a two dimensional representation, and the choice is largely determined by who is in charge and what narrative they wish to portray. The African Union has decided it is time to take charge and give the world a better perception of the African continent. Jim Olang hopes this will help lift African confidence in the wider world.
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The great bee hug and the power of supportive communities
Consider the bees and how they work together to ensure that they thrive. So it is with our Christian life. We need one another in order to thrive in our walk with Jesus. In an era of increasing individualism and correlated loneliness we do well to remember that we are all part of one body, never meant to be living, working, or ministering alone. Without others clustering close to us and us to them in supportive mutuality, the world can be a cold and threatening place.
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As we come to Pentecost Sunday 2025 it is time to return Pentecost to the people
If you have any interest in the well being of the World Christian movement, then it's hard not to care about the 600 million-strong Pentecostal-Charismatic movement. Not only does it constitute a quarter of global Christianity, but in the Global South in particular, mainstream evangelicalism is increasingly adopting a Pentecostal flavor—taking on its practices and ministry ethos. Pentecostals are not simply a part of the story; they are shaping the direction of much of it.
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A young Nigerian eye witness recalls the day extremists attacked
African farmers work hard to grow whatever the land agrees to yield, while in the Nigerian Plateau Christian farmers face increasing threats from Fulani militias. It is rare that we read from the perspective of a victim of terrorism. This account is both an exception and exceptional. Uren, in her final year of high school, writes with terrifying yet beautiful prose of the death of her siblings and father at the hands of a band of brutal Fulani militias. Read on for a reality check.
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Worldwide campaign set for seven imprisoned Eritrean church leaders
By Edward RossIn the nearly 21 years since two Orthodox priests were arbitrarily imprisoned in Eritrea, their wives have died.
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Former sheikh beaten, loses family after vision of Christ
A Muslim who put his faith in Christ after receiving a vision in a mosque in Uganda was hospitalized after relatives beat him, demolished his home and took in his wife and six children, sources said.
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Group calls for freeing of Christians imprisoned in Libya
Amnesty International this week called for the "quashing" of the convictions of 11 Christians in Libya sentenced to prison under charges that included “insulting Islam.”
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New anthology explores theological and missiological perspectives on religious persecution
By CDI StaffA new scholarly volume examining the theological and missiological dimensions of religious persecution has been released as the third installment in the Christians under Pressure series. Published jointly by the International Institute for Religious Freedom (IIRF) and Culture and Science Publ. (VKW), Religious Persecution: Perspectives from Theology and Missiology is now available for free download, with a printed edition to follow on Sept. 1.
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South Africa’s ‘Jerusalema’ hitmaker Nomcebo Zikode vows to fight for royalties despite court setback
By Ken KagichaWhat began as a unifying anthem during the uncertainty of 2020 has spiraled into one of South Africa’s most high-profile music disputes. Jerusalema—the gospel-influenced house hit whose infectious rhythm and Zulu lyrics inspired a worldwide dance challenge—brought chart-topping success and hundreds of millions of YouTube views.
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Evangelical Alliance of Kenya backs new national anti-drug policy, raising of minimum drinking age from 18 to 21
By CDI StaffThe Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK) has voiced strong support for the newly launched National Policy for the Prevention, Management, and Control of Alcohol, Drugs, and Substance Abuse, which seeks to address rising substance abuse across the country.
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Ibero-American evangelical churches reaffirm commitment to life, family and religious freedom in Cartagena Declaration
The 12th General Assembly of the Latin Evangelical Alliance (AEL) concluded on Sept. 12 in Cartagena with a clear and forceful message: the evangelical churches of Ibero-America are determined to take a leading role in shaping public life. United in purpose, they pledged to defend religious freedom, the family, and the right to life, while deepening their unity and expanding their social engagement.
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